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Kamil Zaidan H, Jasim Al-Khafaji HH, Al-Dolaimy F, Abed Hussein S, Otbah Farqad R, Thabit D, Talib Kareem A, Ramadan MF, Hamood SA, Alawadi AH, Alsaalamy A. Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Lawsone and Nanoparticles in Cancer and Infectious Disease Management. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202301777. [PMID: 38373183 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Lawsone, a naturally occurring compound found in henna, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its diverse biological activities. In recent years, its nanoparticle-based structure has gained attention in cancer and infectious disease research. This review explores the therapeutic potential of lawsone and its nanoparticles in the context of cancer and infectious diseases. Lawsone exhibits promising anticancer properties by inducing apoptosis and inhibiting cell proliferation, while its nanoparticle formulations enhance targeted delivery and efficacy. Moreover, lawsone demonstrates significant antimicrobial effects against various pathogens. The unique physicochemical properties of lawsone nanoparticles enable efficient cellular uptake and targeted delivery. Potential applications in combination therapy and personalized medicine open new avenues for cancer and infectious disease treatment. While clinical trials are needed to validate their safety and efficacy, lawsone-based nanoparticles offer hope in addressing unmet medical needs and revolutionizing therapeutic approaches.
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Al-Manara College for Medical Sciences, Maysan, Iraq
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- Medical Technical College, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Al-Esraa University College, Baghdad, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Qadisiyyah, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, Imam Ja'afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna, Iraq
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Bagherivand A, Jafarirad S, Norouzi R, Karimi A. Biomedical behaviors of CuO/γ-alumina/chitosan nanocomposites: Scolicidal and apoptotic effects on hydatid cysts protoscolices. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130515. [PMID: 38423424 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Hydatid cysts caused by Echinococcus granulosus are a serious health problem that requires effective treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the scolicidal and apoptotic effects of copper oxide (CuO) and gamma alumina (γ-Al2O3) with or without chitosan (Chit), using Rosmarinus officinalis extract and chemical methods on protoscolices (PSCs) in vitro. The nanomaterials (NMs) were characterized by FTIR, EDS, DLS, XRD, FESEM, PDI, and zeta potential (ZP). Scolicidal and apoptotic effects of NMs were tested against PSCs at different concentrations and exposure times. The CuO NPs showed the highest scolicidal effect (33.26 %) among all NMs at 1.6 mg/mL and 60 min, followed by phytosynthesized CuO/γ-Al2O3 NC (23.41 %). The chitosan-modified CuO/γ-Al2O3 NC and the chemically synthesized CuO/γ-Al2O3 NC had less effect. The CuO NPs and the phytosynthesized CuO/γ-Al2O3 NC also significantly increased the expression of the caspase-3 gene in the PSCs at 0.4 mg/mL, indicating the induction of apoptosis. In conclusion, this study suggests that the phytosynthesized CuO/γ-Al2O3 NC and the CuO NPs could be potential candidates for treating echinococcosis by killing the PSCs through apoptosis. Further studies are needed to verify the in vivo efficacy and toxicity of these NMs and to optimize their delivery and targeting systems.
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- Azra Bagherivand
- Department of Organic and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Organic and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran; Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz, Iran; Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Tan Y, Yang Q, Zheng M, Sarwar MT, Yang H. Multifunctional Nanoclay-Based Hemostatic Materials for Wound Healing: A Review. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302700. [PMID: 37816310 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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Bleeding to death accounts for around 30-40% of all trauma-related fatalities. Current hemostatic materials are mainly mono-functional or have insufficient hemostatic capacity. Nanoclay has been recently shown to accelerate hemostasis, improve wound healing, and provide the resulting multifunctional hemostatic materials antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and healing-promoting due to its distinctive morphological structure and physicochemical properties. Herein, the chemical design and action mechanism of nanoclay-based hemostatic, antibacterial, and pro-wound healing materials in the context of wound healing are discussed. The physiological processes of hemostasis and wound healing to elucidate the significance of nanoclay for functional wound hemostatic dressing design are outlined. A summary of the features of various nanoclay and product types used in wound hemostatic dressings is provided. Nanoclay can be antimicrobial due to the slow release of metal ions and has an abundant surface charge allowing for high affinity for proteins and cells, which can activate the coagulation reaction or facilitate tissue repair. Nanoclay with a microporous structure can be used as drug carriers to create composites critical for inhibiting bacterial growth on wounds or promoting the regeneration of vascular, muscle, and skin tissues. Directions for further research and innovation of nanoclay-based multifunctional materials for hemostasis and tissue regeneration are explored.
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- Ya Tan
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Mineral Materials and Application, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Centre for Immune-Oncology, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7BN, UK
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- School of Earth Sciences, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Mineral Materials and Application, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
- Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- School of Earth Sciences, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Said A, Abu-Elghait M, Atta HM, Salem SS. Antibacterial Activity of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Lawsonia inermis Against Common Pathogens from Urinary Tract Infection. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:85-98. [PMID: 37099124 PMCID: PMC10794286 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04482-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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New and creative methodologies for the fabrication of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), which are exploited in a wide range of consumer items, are of significant interest. Hence, this research emphasizes the biological approach of Ag-NPs through Egyptian henna leaves (Lawsonia inermis Linn.) extracts and analysis of the prepared Ag-NPs. Plant extract components were identified by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-mass). The analyses of prepared Ag-NPs were carried out through UV-visible (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis. UV-Vis reveals that Ag-NPs have a maximum peak at 460 nm in visible light. Structural characterization recorded peaks that corresponded to Bragg's diffractions for silver nano-crystal, with average crystallite sizes varying from 28 to 60 nm. Antibacterial activities of Ag-NPs were examined, and it is observed that all microorganisms are very sensitive to biologically synthesized Ag-NPs.
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- Ahmed Said
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, 11884, Cairo, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, 11884, Cairo, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, 11884, Cairo, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, 11884, Cairo, Egypt.
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Geng X, Liu K, Wang J, Su X, Shi Y, Zhao L. Preparation of Ultra-Small Copper Nanoparticles-Loaded Self-Healing Hydrogels with Antibacterial, Inflammation-Suppressing and Angiogenesis-Enhancing Properties for Promoting Diabetic Wound Healing. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:3339-3358. [PMID: 37361387 PMCID: PMC10289105 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s399933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Background Bacterial invasion, protracted inflammation, and angiogenesis inhibition are hallmarks of chronic diabetic wounds, bringing about patient morbidity and rising healthcare costs. For such wounds, there are currently few efficient therapies available. Methods We reported the development of carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS)-based self-healing hydrogel loaded with ultra-small copper nanoparticles (Cunps) for local treatment of diabetic wound healing. The structure of Cunps was identified by XRD, TEM, XPS and other methods, and the characterization of the synthesized Cunps-loaded self-healing carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS)-protocatechualdehyde (PCA) hydrogel (Cunps@CMCS-PCA hydrogel) was further investigated. The therapeutic effect of Cunps@CMCS-PCA hydrogel in diabetic wound healing was explored in vitro and in vivo. Results The findings showed that a kind of ultra-small size copper nanoparticles with excellent biocompatibility was prepared. CMCS was chemically conjugated to PCA to form self-healing hydrogels via the formation of an amide bond followed by the loading of ultra-small copper nanoparticles. The obtained Cunps@CMCS-PCA hydrogel showed a typical three-dimensional interlinked network structure with self-healing ability and porosity. It exhibited good biocompatibility in diabetic wounds. Furthermore, Cunps@CMCS-PCA hydrogel group significantly prevented bacterial growth in the skin wound of diabetic rats as compared to model group and CMCS-PCA hydrogel-treated group. After 3 days, no visible bacterial proliferation was observed. It also increased angiogenesis through Cunps mediated activation of ATP7A to prevent induction of autophagy. Furthermore, Cunps@CMCS-PCA hydrogel mainly depended on PCA-induced inhibition on inflammation of macrophage via JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway. As a result, compared with delayed wound healing process with lower wound healing rate valued at 68.6% within 7 days in the model group, Cunps@CMCS-PCA significantly accelerated wound healing recovery and increased wound healing rate to 86.5%, suggesting that Cunps@CMCS-PCA hydrogel effectively accelerated wound healing. Conclusion Cunps@CMCS-PCA hydrogel offered a new therapeutic approach for quickening diabetic wound healing.
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- Xinrong Geng
- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121000, People’s Republic of China
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Crintea A, Carpa R, Mitre AO, Petho RI, Chelaru VF, Nădășan SM, Neamti L, Dutu AG. Nanotechnology Involved in Treating Urinary Tract Infections: An Overview. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:555. [PMID: 36770516 PMCID: PMC9919202 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Considered as the most frequent contaminations that do not require hospitalization, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are largely known to cause significant personal burdens on patients. Although UTIs overall are highly preventable health issues, the recourse to antibiotics as drug treatments for these infections is a worryingly spread approach that should be addressed and gradually overcome in a contemporary, modernized healthcare system. With a virtually alarming global rise of antibiotic resistance overall, nanotechnologies may prove to be the much-needed 'lifebuoy' that will eventually suppress this prejudicial phenomenon. This review aims to present the most promising, currently known nano-solutions, with glimpses on clinical and epidemiological aspects of the UTIs, prospective diagnostic instruments, and non-antibiotic treatments, all of these engulfed in a comprehensive overview.
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- Andreea Crintea
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Geology, Babes-Bolyai University, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Nandhini SN, Sisubalan N, Vijayan A, Karthikeyan C, Gnanaraj M, Gideon DAM, Jebastin T, Varaprasad K, Sadiku R. Recent advances in green synthesized nanoparticles for bactericidal and wound healing applications. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13128. [PMID: 36747553 PMCID: PMC9898667 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has become an exciting area of research in diverse fields, such as: healthcare, food, agriculture, cosmetics, paints, lubricants, fuel additives and other fields. This review is a novel effort to update the practioneers about the most current developments in the widespread use of green synthesized nanoparticles in medicine. Biosynthesis is widely preferred among different modes of nanoparticle synthesis since they do not require toxic chemical usage and they are environment-friendly. In the green bioprocess, plant, algal, fungal and cyanobacterial extract solutions have been utilized as nucleation/capping agents to develop effective nanomaterials for advanced medical applications. Several metal salts, such as silver, zinc, titanium and other inorganic salts, were utilized to fabricate innovative nanoparticles for healthcare applications. Irrespective of the type of wound, infection in the wound area is a widespread problem. Micro-organisms, the prime reason for wound complications, are gradually gaining resistance against the commonly used antimicrobial drugs. This necessitates the need to generate nanoparticles with efficient antimicrobial potential to keep the pathogenic microbes under control. These nanoparticles can be topically applied as an ointment and also be used by incorporating them into hydrogels, sponges or electrospun nanofibers. The main aim of this review is to highlight the recent advances in the Ag, ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles with possible wound healing applications, coupled with the bactericidal ability of a green synthesis process.
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- Shankar Nisha Nandhini
- PG and Research Department of Botany, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, 620 002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Botany, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Affi. to Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 620017, Tamil Nadu, India,Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, Republic of Korea,Corresponding author. Department of Botany, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Affi. to Bharathidasan University, Trichy, 620017, Tamil Nadu, India.;
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- Department of Microbiology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirappalli Campus, Tiruchirappalli, 621105, TN, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, 620 017, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, St. Joseph's University, Langford Road, Bengaluru, 560027, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, 620 017, India
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Deseno, Universidad San Sebastián, Lientur 1457, Concepción, 4080871, Chile,Corresponding author. Universidad San Sebastián, Lientur 1457, Concepción, 4080871, Chile.;
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- Institute of Nano Engineering Research (INER), Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Polymer Division), Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria West Campus, Staatsarillerie Rd, Pretoria, 1083, South Africa
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Parastar H, Farahpour MR, Shokri R, Jafarirad S, Kalantari M. Acceleration in healing of infected full-thickness wound with novel antibacterial γ-AlOOH-based nanocomposites. Prog Biomater 2023; 12:123-136. [PMID: 36598736 PMCID: PMC10154451 DOI: 10.1007/s40204-022-00216-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
This study was conducted to synthesize γ-AlOOH (bohemite)-based nanocomposites (NCs) of Au/γ-AlOOH-NC and its functionalized derivative using chitosan (Au/γ-AlOOH/Ctn-NC) and with the help of one-step Mentha piperita. The physicochemical characteristics of the NCs were investigated. In addition, biomedical properties, such as antibacterial activity under in vitro and in vivo conditions, and cell viability were assessed. Wound healing activity on infected wounds and histological parameters were assessed. The gene expressions of TNF-α, Capase 3, Bcl-2, Cyclin-D1 and FGF-2 were investigated. The TEM and FESEM images showed the sheet-like structure for bohemite in Au/γ-AlOOH-NC with Au nanoparticles in a range of 14-15 nm. The elemental analysis revealed the presence of carbon, oxygen, aluminum, and Au elements in the as-synthesized Au/γ-AlOOH. The results for toxicity showed that the produced nanocomposites did not show any cytotoxicity. Biomedical studies confirmed that Au/γ-AlOOH-NC and Au/γ-AlOOH/Ctn-NC have anti-bacterial properties and could expedite the wound healing process in infected wounds by an increase in collagen biosynthesis. The administration of ointment containing Au/γ-AlOOH-NC and Au/γ-AlOOH/Ctn-NC decreased the expressions of TNF-α, and increased the expressions of Capase 3, Bcl-2, Cyclin-D1 and FGF-2. The novelty of this study was that bohemite and Au nanoparticles can be used as a dressing to accelerate the wound healing process. In green synthesis of Au/γ-AlOOH-NC, phytochemical compounds of the plant extract are appropriate reagents for stabilization and the production of Au/γ-AlOOH-NC. Therefore, the new bohemite-based NCs can be considered as candidate for treatment of infected wounds after future clinical studies.
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- Hilda Parastar
- Department of Microbiology, Biology Research Center, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology, Biology Research Center, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Organic and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.,Research Center of Bioscience and Biotechnology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Biology Research Center, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran
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The Effect of Plasma on Bacteria and Normal Cells in Infected Wound. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:1838202. [PMID: 36506937 PMCID: PMC9729034 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1838202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Infected wound is one of the most common and serious problem in wound management. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is considered to have a good effect in wound healing as a new type medicine. However, there is a key issue that has not been addressed in the treatment of infected wounds by plasma. Bacteria are always found in the deep region of the wound. When plasma is used to treat wounds, it also acts on normal tissue cells while decontaminating. What is the difference between the same dose of plasma acting on bacteria and normal cells? In this study, the most common bacteria (S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and E. coli) in infected wound and two kinds of normal skin cells (human keratinocyte and human skin fibroblasts (HSF)) were selected to study the difference of the effects of the same dose of plasma on bacteria and cells. The results reveal that three kinds of 106 CFU mL bacteria could be effectively inactivated by 5 order after plasma treatment 3 min, and P. aeruginosa was more sensitive to plasma (could be inactivated 5 order after 2 min treatment). The 104 mL keratinocyte and HSF were treated with the same dose of plasma; keratinocyte can maintain over 90% of the activity and HSF cells can maintain over 70% of the activity. Moreover, the level of collagen I secreted by HSF increased. Therefore, cells can remain a high activity when a plasma dose capable of inactivating bacteria is applied to them.
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Saleem U, Khalid S, Zaib S, Anwar F, Akhtar MF, Hussain L, Saleem A, Ahmad B. Wound Healing Potential and In Silico Appraisal of Convolvulus arvensis L. Methanolic Extract. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:1373160. [PMID: 36467883 PMCID: PMC9715325 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1373160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Convolvulus arvensis L. is rich in phenolic compounds and traditionally used to treat wounds, skin ulcer, and inflammation. The current study is aimed at scientifically potentiating its traditional wound healing use. The methanolic extract of C. arvensis stem (CaME) was analyzed for HPLC and GC-MS analyses. The binding modes of active compounds were investigated against protein targets glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), c-myc, and β-catenin by molecular docking followed by molecular dynamic simulations which revealed some conserved mode of binding as reported in crystal structures. The antioxidant potential of CaME was evaluated by in vitro methods such as 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, hydrogen peroxide scavenging, and ferric reducing power assays. Ointment formulations of 10 and 20% CaME were applied topically and evaluated for wound healing potency against the excisional wound on the skin of Wistar rats. Gentamycin (0.1%) served as standard therapy. The healing process was observed for 20 days in the form of wound size and epithelialization followed by histopathological evaluation of the wound area. Chemical characterization showed the presence of 7-hexadecenoic acid, 2-hexadecylicosan-1-ol, quercetin, gallic acid, ferulic acid, and other compounds. The plant extract exhibited significant in vitro antioxidant activity. The animals treated with 10% ointment showed moderate healing, whereas the treatment with 20% CaME revealed healing potential comparable to the standard 0.1% gentamycin as coevidenced from histopathological evaluation of skin. The study corroborates promising potential of C. arvensis on the healing of wounds, which possibly will be attributed to its antioxidant activity, fatty acids, quercetin, and gallic and caffeic acids, and binding potential of its phytoconstituents (phenolic acids) with wound healing targets.
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- Uzma Saleem
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Hamza College of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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Green gold@chitosan nanocomposite via solid-state synthesis; a separable catalyst for reduction of Cr(IV). J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Joorabloo A, Liu T. Recent advances in nanomedicines for regulation of macrophages in wound healing. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:407. [PMID: 36085212 PMCID: PMC9463766 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01616-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Macrophages are essential immune cells and play a major role in the immune response as pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory agents depending on their plasticity and functions. Infiltration and activation of macrophages are usually involved in wound healing. Herein, we first described macrophage polarization and their critical functions in wound healing process. It is addressed how macrophages collaborate with other immune cells in the wound microenvironment. Targeting macrophages by manipulating or re-educating macrophages in inflammation using nanomedicines is a novel and feasible strategy for wound management. We discussed the design and physicochemical properties of nanomaterials and their functions for macrophages activation and anti-inflammatory signaling during wound therapy. The mechanism of action of the strategies and appropriate examples are also summarized to highlight the pros and cons of those approaches. Finally, the potential of nanomedicines to modulate macrophage polarization for skin regeneration is discussed.
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- Alireza Joorabloo
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
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Pereira RVS, Ugarte-Berzal E, Vandooren J, Nylander K, Martens E, Van Mellaert L, Van Damme J, Vranckx JJ, Matthys P, Alamäe T, Phillipson M, Visnapuu T, Opdenakker G. Chlorite-Oxidized Oxyamylose (COAM) Has Antibacterial Activity and Positively Affects Skin Wound Healing. J Inflamm Res 2022; 15:4995-5008. [PMID: 36065319 PMCID: PMC9440681 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s375487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To verify the antibacterial and immunomodulatory effects of the amylose derivative – chlorite-oxidized oxyamylose (COAM) – in a skin wound setting. Methods In vitro antibacterial effects of COAM against opportunistic bacterial pathogens common to skin wounds, including Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), were determined by cultivation methods. The effects of COAM on myeloid cell infiltration into full thickness skin wounds were investigated in wild-type and in transgenic CX3CR1-GFP mice. Results On the basis of in vitro experiments, an antibacterial effect of COAM against Staphylococcus species including MRSA was confirmed. The minimum inhibitory concentration of COAM was determined as 2000 µg/mL against these bacterial strains. Control full thickness skin wounds yielded maximal neutrophil influxes and no additive effect on neutrophil influx was observed following topical COAM-treatment. However, COAM administration increased local CX3CR1 macrophage counts at days 3 and 4 and induced a trend towards better wound healing. Conclusion Aside from its known broad antiviral impact, COAM possesses in vitro antibacterial effects specifically against Gram-positive opportunistic pathogens of the skin and modulates in vivo macrophage contents in mouse skin wounds.
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- Rafaela Vaz Sousa Pereira
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Division of Integrative Physiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Development & Regeneration & Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven and KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Genetics, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Division of Integrative Physiology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Genetics, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Correspondence: Ghislain Opdenakker, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49 Box 1044, Leuven, 3000, Belgium, Tel +32 16 37 9020, Fax +32 16 33 3026, Email
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Fabrication, characterization and application of novel nanoemulsion polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan hybrid incorporated with citral for healing of infected full-thickness wound. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Accelerative effect of nanohydrogels based on chitosan/ZnO incorporated with citral to heal the infected full-thickness wounds; an experimental study. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 217:42-54. [PMID: 35820486 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Antimicrobial-resistant is a major challenge in to treat infected wounds, and new formulations should be produced. Citral (Citl), chitosan (Chsn), and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles may accelerate the wound healing process in terms of their antibacterial properties. This new study aimed to investigate the effects of ointments produced from ZnO/Chsn/Citl nanoparticles (NPs) to treat the infected wounds. Following the preparation of ZnO/Chsn/Citl-NPs, swelling behavior, the release of citral, toxicity, and antibacterial properties were evaluated. Base ointment, mupirocin, and ointments made from Chsn-NPs, Chsn/Citl-NPs, and ZnO/Chsn/Citl-NPs were used to treat the mice. The ointments' effects on wound contraction, total bacterial count, and immunofluorescence staining for TNF-α, TGF-β, and bFGF were tested. The synthesis of ZnO/Chsn/Citl-NPs was validated by XRD, FT-IR, DLS, and TEM findings. In higher dilutions, chitosan/citral and ZnO/Chsn/Citl-NPs indicated better antibacterial activity. Nanoparticles were safe up to concentration of the 0.5 mg/mL. The mice in Chsn/Citl and ZnO/Chsn/Citl-NPs treated groups showed higher (P < 0.05) wound contraction ratio and expressions for bFGF, and lower total bacterial count and expressions for TGF-β and TNF-α compared to control mice. Ointments prepared from ZnO/Chsn/Citl-NPs could compete with the commercial ointment of mupirocin and can be used to treat infected wounds after clinical studies.
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Rajabloo Z, Farahpour MR, Saffarian P, Jafarirad S. Biofabrication of ZnO/Malachite nanocomposite and its coating with chitosan to heal infectious wounds. Sci Rep 2022; 12:11592. [PMID: 35803975 PMCID: PMC9270442 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15768-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Recently, nanocomposites produced from clays and metals coated with chitosan have shown wound healing activity. This study aimed to synthesize the zinc oxide/malachite nanocomposite (ZnO/Mlt-NC) and its coating form with chitosan (ZnO/Mlt/Chsn-NC). Physicochemical characterization of the produced nanocomposites was investigated. Biomedical effects of nanocomposites, such as in vivo and in vitro antibacterial activity, antioxidant properties, cytotoxicity, and modulation in the gene expressions of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-10 (IL-10), and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and histopathological parameters, were also investigated. Expression intensities of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) were also investigated by immunofluorescence staining. To investigate biomedical effects under in vivo conditions, infected wounds were induced and inoculated with Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853). The results indicated spherical ZnO nanoparticles on the surface of malachite and strong antibacterial activity and antioxidant properties. The ointments produced from the nanocomposites also exhibited wound healing activity. The administration of the ointments prepared from ZnO/Mlt, and ZnO/Mlt/Chsn NCs decreased the expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, while it increased the expressions of IL-10, TGF-β and bFGF. In sum, the nanocomposites produced from ZnO, malachite, and chitosan had better biological activity than ZnO/Malachite nanocomposites. We suggest applying ZnO/Mlt/Chsn nanocomposites in the structure of ointments to treat infected wounds after future clinical studies.
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- Zahra Rajabloo
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Organic and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.,Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Rahmanpour A, Farahpour MR, Shapouri R, Jafarirad S, Rahimi P. Synthesis and characterization of alumina-based nanocomposites of TiO2/Al2O3/Chitosan with antibacterial properties accelarate healing of infected excision wounds. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Jafarirad S, Kosari-Nasab M, Aminpour M, Rezaei Z. Effect of the green synthesized rGO and Mg/rGO nanocomposites on the phytochemical assay, toxicity, and metabolism of Mentha longifolia in vitro cultures. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:46243-46258. [PMID: 35167020 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18761-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and Mg/rGO nanocomposites (NCs) were prepared by an eco-friendly technique using Rosa canina fruit extract. Physicochemical properties and cytotoxicity to Mentha longifolia in vitro cultures of these nanomaterials were examined by using XRD, FESEM, EDX, FT-IR, DLS/zeta potential, UV-Visible, and GC-MS techniques. The characterization techniques confirmed the synthesis of rGO and Mg/rGO NCs with particle sizes less than 20 nm (based on FESEM). In accordance to the biological measurements, rGO showed in vitro cytotoxicity to M. longifolia shoot cultures. Mg/rGO NCs showed no significant difference in the growth parameters except for a decrease in the shoot number at the concentrations of 50 and 150 mg/L and a decrease in the length of the tallest root at the concentrations of 100 and 150 mg/L, however efficiently improved the photosynthetic pigment contents. The phytochemical assay depicted that the total content of volatile compounds was increased in the treated cultures with 25, 50, and 100 mg/L of rGO and Mg/rGO NCs in comparison to the control. Generally, the more oxygenated and hydrocarbon sesquiterpenes were observed in the cultures treated with 25 and 100 mg/L of rGO and 25 and 50 mg/L of Mg/rGO NCs.
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- Saeed Jafarirad
- Department of Organic and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
- Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran.
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Mahmoudi Z, Farahpour MR. Accelerated wound healing and its promoting effects of topical codeine on the healing of full-thickness cutaneous wound, evidences for modulating cytokines involved in pain, inflammation and collagen biosynthesis. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2022; 48:4735-4744. [PMID: 35612602 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-01999-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The inflammation and pain occur in all the wounds. Opioids drugs decrease pain and may act as an anti-inflammation. The current study was conducted to investigate the efficiency of the topical uses of Codeine on full-thickness excision wound models by focusing on relationship between pain mediators, inflammation and wound healing rate. METHODS Following the induction of anesthesia, a skin wound with a size of 7-mm punch was induced on the dorsal surfaces of each mouse. The mice were divided into five categories: groups I-III were daily administered 2.5%, 5%, and 10% Codeine gel; those in group IV were administered phenytoin cream, and group V (controls) received base ointment. To assess the effects of Codeine gel on the wound healing process, the wound area, histological parameters, and the relative protein expression of CXCR1, CXCR2, IL-6, IL-6R, PDGF, PDGFR, and COL1A along with the plasma concentrations of IL-1β, IL-10, and TNF-α were investigated on days 3, 7, and 14. RESULTS On days 7 and 14, the wound area was significantly lower in the treated mice compared to the controls (P < 0.05). Angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and epithelium thickness were significantly higher in the treatment groups compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The relative protein expressions of CXCR1, CXCR2, IL-6, and IL-6R and the plasma concentrations of IL-1β and TNF-α were significantly lower in the treated groups. Meanwhile, the relative protein expressions of PDGF, PDGFR, and COL1A and the plasma concentration of IL-10 were significantly higher in the treated mice (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Administration of Codeine gel accelerated wound healing through decreasing the pain mediators, inflammation and promoting proliferative phase.
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- Zhila Mahmoudi
- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran.
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Zhong L, Shi C, Hou Q, Yang R, Li M, Fu X. Promotive effects of four herbal medicine
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on wound healing in mice and human. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e494. [PMID: 35509387 PMCID: PMC9059203 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) had been extensively used in China for wound management and had shown great potential in wound treatment while its mechanism is still needed to be addressed. Objective The present study sought to investigate the therapuetic effect of the TCM ARCC on acute and chronic wounds. Methods Here, using the ultra‐low temperature preparation method, the mixed ultramicro powder prepared with Angelica (A), Angelica (R), Calcined Gypsum (C) and Caleramide (C) named as ARCC. The effects of ARCC on wound healing in adult and aged mice were comparatively evaluated through a full‐thickness skin defect model. In addition, we randomly selected 10 patients aged 55 to 70 years from a cohort of 500 patients with diabetic feet to assess their prognosis. Results As the results showed that the healing rate had delayed in aged mice compared to adult mice, while ARCC prominently augmented the healing process in aged mice. Moreover, ARCC treatment wounds in aged mice showed accelerated re‐epithelization, enhanced granulation tissue formation, and increased vascularization, which was similar to that of adult mice. Furthermore, ARCC also achieved therapeutic effects in diabetic foot patients, accelerating wound healing. The results found that foot ulcers improved significantly 7 days after the ARCC administration, and 80% of patients were healed within 1 month. Discussion In the present study, ARCC was found to have therapeutic effects on both acute and chronic wounds in animal models. ARCC also demonstrated therapeutic effects in diabetic feet, which promoted wound healing, prevented wound infection, and avoided the risk of further surgery or amputation. All these evidences suggested ARCC was a promising approach for wound treatment. Conclusions ARCC might be recommended as a promising therapeutic medication in diabetic and chronic refractory wounds.
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- Lingzhi Zhong
- Department of Tissue Repair and Regeneration The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Division and 4th Medical Center PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College Beijing China
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- Department of Endocrinology First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Meicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion Tianjin China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Division and 4th Medical Center PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College Beijing China
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- Department of Tissue Repair and Regeneration The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Division and 4th Medical Center PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College Beijing China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Division and 4th Medical Center PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College Beijing China
- Central Laboratory, Trauma Treatment Center, Central Laboratory Chinese PLA General Hospital Hainan Hospital Sanya China
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- Department of Tissue Repair and Regeneration The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital Beijing China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Division and 4th Medical Center PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College Beijing China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration Beijing China
- Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences 2019RU051 Beijing China
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Farhangi ghaleh joughi N, Reza Farahpour M, Mohammadi M, Jafarirad S, Mahmazi S. Investigation on the antibacterial properties and rapid infected wound healing activity of Silver/Laterite/Chitosan nanocomposites. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Hemmingsen LM, Škalko-Basnet N, Jøraholmen MW. The Expanded Role of Chitosan in Localized Antimicrobial Therapy. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:697. [PMID: 34940696 PMCID: PMC8704789 DOI: 10.3390/md19120697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Chitosan is one of the most studied natural origin polymers for biomedical applications. This review focuses on the potential of chitosan in localized antimicrobial therapy to address the challenges of current rising antimicrobial resistance. Due to its mucoadhesiveness, chitosan offers the opportunity to prolong the formulation residence time at mucosal sites; its wound healing properties open possibilities to utilize chitosan as wound dressings with multitargeted activities and more. We provide an unbiased overview of the state-of-the-art chitosan-based delivery systems categorized by the administration site, addressing the site-related challenges and evaluating the representative formulations. Specifically, we offer an in-depth analysis of the current challenges of the chitosan-based novel delivery systems for skin and vaginal infections, including its formulations optimizations and limitations. A brief overview of chitosan's potential in treating ocular, buccal and dental, and nasal infections is included. We close the review with remarks on toxicity issues and remaining challenges and perspectives.
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- Lisa Myrseth Hemmingsen
- Drug Transport and Delivery Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Universitetsvegen 57, 9037 Tromsø, Norway;
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- Drug Transport and Delivery Research Group, Department of Pharmacy, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Universitetsvegen 57, 9037 Tromsø, Norway;
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Ehsani P, Farahpour MR, Mohammadi M, Mahmazi S, Jafarirad S. Green fabrication of ZnO/magnetite-based nanocomposite - using Salvia officinalis extract with antibacterial properties enhanced infected full-thickness wound. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Mahmoudabadi S, Farahpour MR, Jafarirad S. Effectiveness of Green Synthesis of Silver/Kaolinite Nanocomposite Using Quercus infectoria Galls Aqueous Extract and Its Chitosan-Capped Derivative on the Healing of Infected Wound. IEEE Trans Nanobioscience 2021; 20:530-542. [PMID: 34406944 DOI: 10.1109/tnb.2021.3105356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Kaolinite nanocomposites (NCs) could be utilized as agents for wound healing owing to their efficiency and low toxicity. The present study was conducted to synthesize a novel silver/kaolinite NCs (Ag/Kaol NCs) and investigate their chitosan derivation (Ag/Kaol/Chit NCs) using oak extract. XRD, SEM, EDX, FT-IR, and DLS were employed for the investigation of structural and physio-chemical properties of the synthesized NCs. The obtained results revealed that synthesized Ag/Kaol NCs were mesoporous and spherical with sizes ranging from 7-11 nm. They also demonstrated successful synthesis between silver and kaolinite using the extract. Cytotoxicity and in vitro antibacterial activity were also investigated. The clinical effects of ointments containing the NCs for improving wound healing were studied on the wound area, total bacterial count, histological parameters, and protein expression of some genes. Nanocomposites were safe up to 0.50 mg/mL. The results of in vivo and in vitro antibacterial activity showed that Ag/Kaol NCs, were of antibacterial activity ( ). The results of antioxidant activity indicated that Ag/Kaol NCs have antioxidant structures. Our findings concerning molecular mechanism implied that Ag/Kaol/Chit increased the expression of Wnt/ β -catenin and collagen ( ). In sum, Ag/Kaol/Chit showed antibacterial activity and improved wound healing by decreasing the inflammation and promoting the proliferative phase. The novel NCs showed wound healing properties by decreasing inflammation and total bacterial count and increasing proliferative phase. The application of Ag/Kaol/Chit was suggested as a green agent for improving infected wound healing.
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